Melissa Busch

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Which celebrities need a smile makeover? These dentists tell you

Dentists discuss which celebrities smiles they would like to make over.

July 29, 2025

Celebrity Photographers Tom Merton Koto

Nevada appeals $4M award to ex-inmate over lack of dental care

Nevada is appealing the $4.3 million verdict awarded to an ex-inmate who claimed he didn't receive appropriate dental care in state prison.

July 28, 2025

Legal Scales 400

Dentists weigh in on what's up with RFK Jr.'s teeth

Dentists discuss what may be going on with the teeth of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

July 25, 2025

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Office Management

Dentists’ faith in the U.S. economy takes crash dive

Dentists’ current outlook on the U.S. economy is bleak, according to new data recently released from the ADA Health Policy Institute.

July 24, 2025

Male Dentist Light Nestor

Regulatory Updates

Hearing reveals end of fluoride supplements may be near

The early hours of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration hearing held on July 23 to collect feedback on concerns associated with prescription fluoride supplements for kids reveal the future of the cavity-fighter may be in trouble.

July 23, 2025

AAHKS, AAOS finally agree. Invasive dentistry doesn't cause PJIs

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) agree with the ADA that invasive dentistry doesn’t cause prosthetic joint infections(PJIs).

July 23, 2025

Couple arrested for unlicensed dentistry in apartment

A couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.

July 22, 2025

Ingested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuit

A patient is suing a dental practice after a dental file was dropped down his throat during a root canal.

July 21, 2025

Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale

2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentenced

A woman who was arrested in two states for allegedly providing braces and more to individuals without a dental license was sentenced.

July 18, 2025

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Dental Practice

More than half of women dentists experience violence at work

More than 60% of women dentists reported experiencing violence at their dental practices, according to a new study.

July 18, 2025

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Very rare spontaneous dentin bridge forms after dental trauma

A tooth's remarkable self-healing mechanism defied dental expectations after trauma.

Brain General

This brain disease may be a risk factor for advancing gum disease

Mary K. Hughes, RDH.

Hygiene wages aren't the problem: Your business model is

Levin Practice Success 400

Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements

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This may indicate the severity of dental infections

Calmer dental visits may be on the horizon

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Using aerodynamics, researchers are designing quieter drills that minimize patient anxiety without sacrificing performance.

December 19, 2025

Girl Fear Drill Irina Mikhailichenko

Podcast: Does evidence-based dentistry still matter?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Evidence-based dentistry is crucial. Explore the importance of clinical guidelines, the shortcomings of AI, and generational differences in adopting new practices.

December 19, 2025

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What should your office manager be doing?

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practice management expert Dr. Roger P. Levin offers insight into identifying and hiring a dental office manager who effectively leads a practice.

December 19, 2025

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Periodontist who treated patient who later died is disciplined

By Melissa Busch

The Florida state dentistry board has sanctioned a periodontist in a sedation lapse that led to a patient's death.

December 18, 2025

Discipline Employee

Maybe try this to improve dental fear in preschoolers

This behavior technique reduced dental fear and improved cooperation in pediatric patients, reports a BMC Oral Health study.

December 18, 2025

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Dental billing predictions for 2026: What's changing and what practices need to know

Three major shifts will reshape dentistry in 2026 and your billing. Ashley Bond explains how to be well prepared.

December 18, 2025

Office Manager Billing Chart

From server to cloud-based PMS: Leading your dental practice through the change

By Mike Huffaker

Dental offices are switching from server-based systems to the cloud. While daunting, the switch offers strategic advantages, Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS says.

December 18, 2025

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Dental office employee nearly assaulted by delivery driver at work

By Melissa Busch

An Amazon delivery driver was arrested on December 15 for allegedly punching and attempting to sexually assault an employee in front of patients at a dental practice.

December 17, 2025

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Dentist pleads not guilty to child exploitation

By Melissa Busch

A dentist charged with multiple counts of child exploitation has pleaded not guilty to new criminal charges.

December 17, 2025

Handcuffs Gavel

This noninvasive treatment may improve TMJ

While not a cure-all, using deep heat to relax the jaw muscles and joints showed promise in improving TMJ pain and boosting quality of life.

December 17, 2025

Diathermy Therapy Antonio Diaz

Dr. Tom Giacobbi talks zirconia and CEREC with Dr. Katie Tonkin

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Learn Dr. Katie Tonkin's experience using Kuraray zirconia and CEREC to help dental patients in this clinical tip from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.

December 17, 2025

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Dentist accused of soliciting girl gets license revoked

By Melissa Busch

A dentist arrested for allegedly traveling to pay a 14-year-old girl for sex recently had his dental license revoked.

December 16, 2025

Board Hearing Disciplinary Nyetock

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